
Production Planner (Contract)
Accentuate Staffing is assisting a client of ours in the Durham area recruit for a Production Planner (Contract) to join their team. This is a contract position expected to run through about March, working day shift Monday through Friday.
Responsibilities:
- Develop and maintain daily and weekly production schedules using Excel
- Review production data, inventory levels, and upcoming requirements to help establish realistic production plans
- Monitor production schedules and make adjustments as priorities, materials, or production needs change
- Track key production metrics and prepare reports for management
- Work closely with production, operations, engineering, inventory, and supply chain teams to keep plans aligned
- Help coordinate customer orders and production requirements to support on-time delivery
- Maintain accurate planning records, spreadsheets, and other documentation
- Organize and analyze data to identify potential scheduling issues or production constraints
- Participate in production meetings and communicate updates to relevant teams
- Assist with improving planning tools, reports, and processes
- Take on additional administrative and organizational tasks as needed
Requirements:
- 1–2 years of experience in production planning, production scheduling, manufacturing, data analysis, or a related area
- Advanced Excel skills are required, including the ability to manage, organize, and analyze large amounts of data
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail
- Comfortable working with data and using it to make planning and scheduling decisions
- Manufacturing experience preferred
- Experience working with ERP or MRP systems is a plus
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with different departments
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt quickly to changing production needs
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word, and Outlook
- Must be comfortable working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
- High school diploma or equivalent required; additional education or relevant experience is a plus




